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Edinburgh Innovations

Backs University of Edinburgh founders with proof-of-concept funding and early venture support.

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About

Edinburgh Innovations is the University of Edinburgh's commercialisation arm, based in Edinburgh and owned by the university. It connects research with industry through technology transfer, venture investment, translational funding administration, and commercial partnership brokering for researchers, students, and spinouts working from University of Edinburgh IP.

Its controlled funding includes t…

Programs & grants under this funder
OCC Launch

Offers pre-seed support at the University of Edinburgh for university-connected companies through investment partnerships.

1 grant
OCC Launch
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
OCC Ventures

Funds University of Edinburgh spin-outs through seed-to-growth co-investment for scalable technology ventures.

1 grant
OCC Ventures
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Regen Innovation Catalyst Proof of Concept Fund

Provides proof-of-concept grants at the University of Edinburgh for climate innovation and sustainability ideas.

Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk